05251 — Bennington County, Vermont Market Snapshot
Housing market data for zip code 05251 in Bennington County, Vermont. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.
Limited Sales Data
Only 6 homes sold in this ZIP code during the selected period. Statistics may not be representative. See the Bennington County county page for broader data.
Market Sales Data
6 sales in 2026 (year to date)
Median Sale Price
$687,450
Days to Sell
42
Homes Sold
6
Inventory
18
Within Conforming Limit Estimate
At 5% down, the estimated base loan for the $687,450 median-priced home in 05251 is $653,078. The 2026 conforming limit is $832,750. The limit applies to the loan amount, not the home price. This estimate does not determine loan eligibility, approval, rate, fees, or mortgage insurance.
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Conforming Loan Feasibility
At 5% down, the estimated base loan for the $687,450 median-priced home in 05251 is $653,078. The 2026 conforming limit is $832,750. The limit applies to the loan amount, not the home price. This estimate does not determine loan eligibility, approval, rate, fees, or mortgage insurance.
Loan limits in 05251 are set at the county level.
2026 Loan Limits — Bennington County
| Property Units | Conforming Limit | FHA Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Unit | $832,750 | $541,287 |
| 2 Units | $1,066,250 | $693,050 |
| 3 Units | $1,288,800 | $837,700 |
| 4 Units | $1,601,750 | $1,041,125 |
Affordability Snapshot — Zip 05251
To purchase the median home at $687,450 with 5% down at the assumed 6.75% rate, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $5,689.
Monthly Payment
$5,689
Income Required
$243,820
Principal & Interest
$4,236/mo
Property Tax
$1,031/mo
Home Insurance
$150/mo
Estimated PMI
$272/mo
Down Payment (5%)
$34,373
Assumes a 30-year fixed loan at 6.75%, 1.8% property tax, $1,800 annual insurance, and a 28% housing-to-income planning ratio. Planning estimate only. The income figure divides the displayed monthly housing estimate by a 28% housing-to-income ratio. It is not an approval rule. The mortgage insurance estimate uses 0.5% of the loan amount per year. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance, HOA or condo dues, closing costs, repairs, utilities, other debts, and approval rules can differ. Compare actual terms and your Loan Estimate.
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,404
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